Jerk-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Zucchini
A weeknight-friendly Jamaican jerk-inspired sheet-pan dinner with juicy bone-in chicken thighs, peak-summer zucchini, and sweet corn roasted together for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
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DRAPER VALLEY FARMS® Bone-In Chicken Thighs1.25 lb, about 2 large thighs $3.99
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Zucchini3/4 lb, cut into thick half-moons $2.69
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob2 ears, shucked and cut into thirds $1.25
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Green Onions2, thinly sliced $1.50
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Fresh Jalapeno Peppers1 small, seeded and minced $2.99
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Garlic2 cloves, minced $0.79
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Fresh Organic Limes - Each1 lime, zested and juiced $1.50
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Olive oil or neutral oil2 tablespoons
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Soy sauce1 tablespoon
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Brown sugar2 teaspoons
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Ground allspice1 teaspoon
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Dried thyme1 teaspoon
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Ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon
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Smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon
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Kosher salt3/4 teaspoon
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Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment or foil; pat the chicken thighs very dry, trim excess loose skin if needed, and cut the zucchini and corn so they roast evenly.
- In a bowl, mix the oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, allspice, thyme, cinnamon, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, minced jalapeno, garlic, lime zest, and half the lime juice into a thick jerk-style paste.
- Rub most of the paste all over the chicken, including under the skin where possible, then place the thighs skin-side up on one side of the sheet pan; toss the zucchini and corn with the remaining paste in the bowl.
- Roast the chicken alone for 18 minutes, then add the zucchini and corn to the empty side of the pan in a single layer.
- Continue roasting for 18–22 minutes, turning the vegetables once, until the zucchini is browned at the edges, the corn is tender, and the chicken reaches 165°F at the thickest part without touching bone.
- If the chicken skin needs more color, broil for 1–2 minutes while watching closely, then rest the chicken on the pan for 5 minutes.
- Squeeze the remaining lime juice over the vegetables, scatter with sliced green onions, and plate each person one chicken thigh with roasted zucchini and corn alongside.
Total time: 55 minutes
Estimated cost: About $12–$16 using listed sale ingredients plus pantry staples
Health notes: Serves 2; about 650 calories per serving with high protein, moderate carbs from corn, and vegetables for fiber.
Drink pairing: A cold ginger beer or crisp Sauvignon Blanc works well with the warm jerk spices and lime.